MALTA RESIDENCE PERMIT

Malta Residence Permit

WHY MALTA?

Malta, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, is a European Union member country that stands out with its political and economic stability. English-speaking Malta is an ideal place to live and work with its high quality of life, modern infrastructure and mild climate. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and the Schengen area since 2007.

Malta residence permit provides the right to free movement in the EU and Schengen area. With Malta's advanced healthcare system, quality educational institutions and low tax rates, it is an attractive destination for investors and families.

MALTA RESIDENCE PERMIT TYPES

1. Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme provides permanent residence rights in Malta to non-EU nationals. Applications can be made through real estate investment or rental.

2. Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP)

Designed for high net worth individuals, this programme provides a special residence status with tax advantages in Malta.

3. Nomad Residence Permit

Specially designed for remote working professionals, this programme offers digital nomads the opportunity to live and work in Malta.

MALTA RESIDENCE PERMIT ADVANTAGES

• Right to free movement in EU and Schengen area
• Family reunification opportunity (including spouse, children and dependent parents)
• Malta's safe and quality living standards
• English speaking environment
• European standard health and education services
• Low tax rates and tax advantages
• Right to stay in Schengen area for more than three months
• Strategic location and easy access

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

The following basic conditions must be met for Malta residence permit application:

General Requirements:

• Over 18 years of age
• Clean criminal record
• Sufficient financial resources
• Health insurance
• Accommodation certificate in Malta

Real Estate Investment:

• Purchase of real estate worth at least €300,000 on Malta mainland or €250,000 in Gozo/South Malta
• Alternatively: Annual rent payment of €12,000 on Malta mainland or €10,000 in Gozo/South Malta

Financial Contribution:

• Government contribution: €28,000 for property purchase, €58,000 for rental
• Administrative fees and application costs

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Malta residence permit application process is usually completed within 4-6 months:

1. Pre-Assessment: Evaluation of your file and eligibility check
2. Document Preparation: Collection and preparation of all required documents
3. Property Selection: Finding or renting suitable property
4. Application: Submission of official application to Malta authorities
5. Evaluation: Review of application by Malta authorities
6. Approval and Residence Permit: Approval of application and issuance of residence card

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Valid passport
• Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
• Birth certificate (apostilled)
• Marriage certificate (if applicable, apostilled)
• Financial status documents (bank statements, income statement, etc.)
• Health insurance policy
• Property sale agreement or rental contract
• Photographs (official)
• CV and reference letters

FAMILY REUNIFICATION

Malta residence permit holders can also include their family members in the programme:

• Spouse
• Children under 18
• Unmarried and financially dependent children aged 18-25
• Financially dependent parents and grandparents

Additional application fees and requirements apply for family members.

TAX ADVANTAGES

Malta has one of the most advantageous tax systems in the EU:

• Tax exemption for foreign source income (under certain conditions)
• Income earned from outside Malta and not transferred to Malta is not taxable
• Double taxation agreements (with over 70 countries)
• Capital gains tax exemption
• No inheritance and transfer tax